In a dramatic turn of events just days before the Penarth Town Council by-election, candidate Zak Weaver has jumped ship to Reform UK, despite still being listed as a Conservative on the ballot! 😮 Weaver, who was once the deputy chief of staff to the Senedd Conservative leader, Darren Miller, will now be campaigning under his new political allegiance for the Plymouth ward seat.
The elections are heating up with Weaver competing against Mark Todd Bailey (Green Party), Mutale Merrill (Welsh Labour), and Aled Robert Thomas (Plaid Cymru). The big showdown is set for Thursday, 19th February.
Returning officer Rob Thomas confirmed that Weaver’s switch came after all nomination papers were filed, meaning there’s no going back or altering the ballot at this stage. The rules are firm – once a nomination is accepted, it’s set in stone. 🗳️
While Weaver navigates his new political path, the by-election will continue as planned. The political drama adds an intriguing twist to what was already shaping up to be a compelling contest. Will Weaver’s leap to Reform UK shake up the local political landscape? Stay tuned to see how this plays out! 🌟
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